Speech & Language Therapy Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Are you keen to join a thriving, integrated Speech and Language Therapy Team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with Communication and Interaction Needs?

Are you looking to be valued and work in a school that supports your professional development?

If so, we invite you to join our supportive and dedicated team consisting of Speech & Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and a Therapy Lead who prepare every student for their life ahead.

We are looking for Speech and Language Therapist Assistant who:

• Enjoys forging positive relationships with young people and know how to inspire students to become well rounded and confident individuals

• Act as a communication role model within the school environment

• Is prepared to be involved in delivery of Therapy Interventions

• Will deliver Communication and Interaction Lessons with colleagues

• Will support the creation of communication resources alongside other exciting innovations, Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community.

There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley. Our North site has bespoke residential provision and semi-independent living accommodation.

Students are taught in small classes of 8-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by subject specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE, Entry Level and Functional Skills. Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life, so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual.

• Has relevant experience of working with young people with Special Educational and communication needs

In return we can offer:

• To be a part of a friendly, supportive and talented team who transform the lives of young people to prepare them for life

• Staff Development Opportunities. We are genuinely committed to developing and empowering our staff and there is an array of bespoke support and development opportunities available

• Attractive Rewards Scheme that includes Kent Rewards, Kent Child Care Vouchers, generous Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to work Scheme and access to school fitness suite for use by staff outside of student hours

• Well-being services including Free Employee Support Line

• Full school holidays including two-week October Half-Term

Job Contact Information

• Name:Eileen Andrade

• Address:Broomhill Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB

• Telephone: (01892) 510440

• Email: personnel@broomhill-bank.kent.sch.uk